Do you have any tips for traveling to Mexico?
I am going to Mexico for an exchange student program and need some tips on how to stay safe. i am going to the rich Mexico City area. Can you please give me some tips if you have been to Mexico or know someone that has?!
Mexico City - 14 Answers
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Don't drink the water remember ice is frozen water don't travel alone.El Presidente Brandy is some good stuff also you can get Cuban cigars.
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Dont drink the water or anything with ice cubes or anything washed & not cooked (like salad) or anything sold off the street. I've never gone there without getting sick.
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Well they don't put tissue paper in the toilet and the water is unsafe the streets have gangs they hate Americans the police are as likely to rob you as the citizens and they let flies land on your food because they don't enforce health laws. Good Luck
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Don't drink the water unless it's bottled. Keep your hands in your pockets. Look forward, backward, left and right all the time. If you fail to do this you'll be mugged in no time.
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Always have someone with you, make sure you know the current exchange from dollars to pesos, (probably around 10 pesos for every 1 dollar) so you know exactly what your paying and what you should be getting back and don't do anything you wouldn't do at home. Oher than that, enjoy it.
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Don't drink the water. don't leave the tourist areas... better yet don't Go there... I have been there it sucks.
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omg these people are exaggerating if you go to the rich part of mexico city you'll be fine. Don't drink the water from the faucet. when you go out to the city avoid the metro, put your money in ur socks and put your wallet in your front pocket. Don't worry mexico has its beautiful parts just like the U.S. once you get there you'll see. Enjoy.Take the precautions you would take when traveling in a place you wouldn't go in your hometown...itslike everywhere.
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The first thing is the taxis, don't take the old green vw bug taxis, unless they have the license plate number that starts either with an S for sitio or L for libre, and it has to have the number written on th roof as well, if they don't have any of this, its probably a fake taxi, and will likely rob you, may be on the taxi meter or the kidnap express, they take you to atms and max out credit cards. just don't take those, take the new taxis, a few more pesos. 1 dollar is equal to 11 pesos right now so you get a little more for your dollars but less when you want to change it back to pesos. be sure exactly where you are going so you don't get lost when taking public transportation, there's metro stations all around and have maps just know where you get off at. watch out for pickpockets, don't look like a tourist those are the ones they look for. i don't know where you are staying but tourist areas are somewhat safe, don't look afraid, watch out for traffic, there tends to be a lot of accidents that way. not trying to scare you but mexico city is a tough city but there's always good fun, polanco is a good shopping place, the cuauhtemoc borough is always a good tourist area , lots of history and places to work at. people will offer you to buy stuff, simple no will do and walk away, don't listen to the other guy to keep hands in pockets, sign of insecurity, other than that have fun, you're so lucky, wish i could go back
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in mexico city. NEVER EVER take the subway, NEVER hail a cab (always call for one and get the cab number.) especially if you are in a "rich" area...don't LOOK rich. no name brand of faux brand purses, clothing, or sunglasses. being in a rich area isn't going to keep you safe...if anything, it will put you in more danger for serious crimes...probably help you in cases of petty theft though.
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Wow! ok, don't drink the water from the faucet, but any bottled water you can drink, and it tastes much better than faucet water from the US, water should have not flavor, right? beleive me it does taste better here. If you are in a well stablished restaurant, you can tell, it's easy, don't worry about the ice it will be clean, also vegetables and fruits will be clean, washing them is not enough but in 15 min they are clean with a special disinfectant. I guess you are staying with a family? they will take care of you, we are very carying and loving, they won't leave you on your own. When going out, try to blend in, don't look like a tourist with shorts, a cap and a camera, ok? dress according to the situation. Try to look cool, and safe. Keep your money in the front pocket and stick your hand inside the pocket while walking on the street. You'll be fine and safe. Welcome.
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I always check the Dept. of State web site before traveling to ANY foreign country. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html
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Do your research, join woyn.com and speak to others who have done it, save enough money to survive, always have a calling card or cell phone with you and be a smart traveler. =)
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wow people exaggerate a bit tooo much! mexico city is not that bad (well maybe for a first time visitor it is..but you'll get used to it after a few weeks there) drink bottled water, never take the metro (it will give you a huge headache), if you drive while you are there then you need to be very very aggressive ( never let anyone in to your lane because then 30 cars will go in and all the people behind you will get mad), if you are walking then remember cars are not going to stop for you, the best food is usually from those carts on the street..but if you are not use to this kind of food be aware that you can get sick, go to bullgog cafe..they have amazing concerts there, make some local friends (you'll enjoy mexico city a lot more this way), try not to look like a tourist (blend in as much as you can), dont carry too much cash with you, keep your wallet in your front pocket, visit all the museums and go to events...just enjoy your time there!
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All these tips are very helpful, and yes, many "parts" of Mexico City are pretty bad. Just be cautious, not paranoid, at all times and you should be ok. People like myself, who have family there, are usually safe and ok because they know where NOT to take us, and if they do, they're sure to have us out before it's dark and/or late. Don't be rude or uncorteous to people, but don't think you can trust them; alot of people are out there to make a dime, either the easy or the hard way (hard way meaning by way of force!). And I'm sorry to say that there's not more positive advise, but it's because there is so much corruption there; survival of the fittest, trust no one! =O)
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Hi there, yes Mexico city can be dangerous and in the area you will be staying it can be safe. Please do not bring jewels or expensive things or clothes (branded) unless you use them at your school (no rings, no chains,.. ipods, cameras and cel phones take them under the clothes, portable video games better do not play them in public transportation or street, use your lap on school, museums, cafes or home). Avoid showing your money or you wallet or leaving your bags opened or unatended. Carry them infront of you. Don't drink faucet water or unpacked food at street, wash fruits. Use station taxis that can be called from phone. The green and red ones are dangerous. Carry the embassy phones and all written phones and your blood type in your wallet in case you have an accident. Don't go to discos alone. Change your money at the airport and use traveler checks (no one knows how to use them... only banks.) If you use the metro and it is crowded carry all your stuff at front and hide your wallet. Better if you travel with friends. Most of us are "morenos" and you will probably pop out from the crowd and oftenly people stare so don't get angry ignore them. We are friendly so please do not panic but do not relax or distract because that is the time robbers catch you, we are honest but by minority we have stupid thieves and a stupid police. If you want help on Mexico city I live and work area in the south (by the Universidad street), If you want I can send you my phone if you have troubles or questions here. Return to home before 8:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
I am a Mexican student, can I drive my mexican car in the US?
I am a Mexican student, can I drive my mexican car in the US?
I'm an exchange student and live in Mexico (near the border) and I'm wondering if I can take my car into the US for a few months. I have insurance and I'm the owner of the car. I do not want to import it as I will be returning in a few months and it seems pointless to buy a new car if I'm only staying a few months. I will be attending the University of Arizona in Tucson. I don't want to import the car (that means to make it American), I just want to use it for a few months with its mexica license plates. I have US insurance.
Insurance & Registration - 7 Answers
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I don't know but that would be cool to see a Mexican car aroubd. Maybe you can since I always see cars with European license plates around. What school are you from?
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wen my dad had his car in jamaica and decided to move to the us he had some trouble getting it here but since he worked for customs he got it through. i remember him teling me that he should have had to put it through inspections and maybe pay taxes on it or something so thats wut ik. i dont think its easy to get ur car in but then that was jamaica a couple years ago and the steering wheel was on the left so it might be different. good luck!
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http://ask.metafilter.com/42841/Travelling-in-Mexico-by-car Hope this helps, you'll just need valid ID, Social Security Number and Driver's License.
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Yes you can travel in a Mexican Car any where in N. America. I've seen a few in Toronto !
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I'm sure you can, but I don't think your Mexican insurance is valid here. I live in Arizona and my insurance is invalid in Mexico. I see cars with Sonora plates all the time. Please make sure whatever you do, you have valid insurance while in the US.
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You better check with the Arizona DMV to be certain.
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I am a university student at a school in San Antonio, Texas and I have a friend who is from Monterrey. His car has Nuevo Leon plates and he drives it in the states with no problem. As long as you have US insurance and you are a student, then you should be able to just keep your car registered in Mexico. I tried looking at the Arizona Department of Transportation website but they didn't have a specific answer for this. You might want to email the Arizona Department of Transportation to make 100% positive, but you should be fine.
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I'm an exchange student and live in Mexico (near the border) and I'm wondering if I can take my car into the US for a few months. I have insurance and I'm the owner of the car. I do not want to import it as I will be returning in a few months and it seems pointless to buy a new car if I'm only staying a few months. I will be attending the University of Arizona in Tucson. I don't want to import the car (that means to make it American), I just want to use it for a few months with its mexica license plates. I have US insurance.
Insurance & Registration - 7 Answers
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I don't know but that would be cool to see a Mexican car aroubd. Maybe you can since I always see cars with European license plates around. What school are you from?
2 :
wen my dad had his car in jamaica and decided to move to the us he had some trouble getting it here but since he worked for customs he got it through. i remember him teling me that he should have had to put it through inspections and maybe pay taxes on it or something so thats wut ik. i dont think its easy to get ur car in but then that was jamaica a couple years ago and the steering wheel was on the left so it might be different. good luck!
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http://ask.metafilter.com/42841/Travelling-in-Mexico-by-car Hope this helps, you'll just need valid ID, Social Security Number and Driver's License.
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Yes you can travel in a Mexican Car any where in N. America. I've seen a few in Toronto !
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I'm sure you can, but I don't think your Mexican insurance is valid here. I live in Arizona and my insurance is invalid in Mexico. I see cars with Sonora plates all the time. Please make sure whatever you do, you have valid insurance while in the US.
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You better check with the Arizona DMV to be certain.
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I am a university student at a school in San Antonio, Texas and I have a friend who is from Monterrey. His car has Nuevo Leon plates and he drives it in the states with no problem. As long as you have US insurance and you are a student, then you should be able to just keep your car registered in Mexico. I tried looking at the Arizona Department of Transportation website but they didn't have a specific answer for this. You might want to email the Arizona Department of Transportation to make 100% positive, but you should be fine.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
what I need to enter Mexico as a Trinidadian citizen studying in the US?
what I need to enter Mexico as a Trinidadian citizen studying in the US?
I am a student studying in the Unites States and a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago. I would like to visit Mexico in the next two weeks for vacation for a week and was wondering what I need in terms if requirements for entry to Mexico.I have a valid US student visa (F1), passport issued in Trinidad, I-20 as well. SInce I will be traveling from New York to Mexico, do I go through immigration or not and what will be required of me?If I am to get a visa what do I need to do and more importantly how long does it take for one to obtain a visa to Mexico.If you can get back to me as soon as possible I would greatly appreciate it, since I need to plan my trip. Thanks for a speedy reply!
Other - Mexico - 1 Answers
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You probably should go to a Mexican consulate and apply for a tourist visa. If you don't then when you land in Mexico you will have to go through immigration. The people there will issue a tourist visa upon entry maybe, but maybe not and then you will have to turn around and go back. So it is always best to apply for the tourist visa before you leave. That way when you go through immigration, you'll just show them your Trinidad passport and your visa and they'll let you in.
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I am a student studying in the Unites States and a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago. I would like to visit Mexico in the next two weeks for vacation for a week and was wondering what I need in terms if requirements for entry to Mexico.I have a valid US student visa (F1), passport issued in Trinidad, I-20 as well. SInce I will be traveling from New York to Mexico, do I go through immigration or not and what will be required of me?If I am to get a visa what do I need to do and more importantly how long does it take for one to obtain a visa to Mexico.If you can get back to me as soon as possible I would greatly appreciate it, since I need to plan my trip. Thanks for a speedy reply!
Other - Mexico - 1 Answers
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You probably should go to a Mexican consulate and apply for a tourist visa. If you don't then when you land in Mexico you will have to go through immigration. The people there will issue a tourist visa upon entry maybe, but maybe not and then you will have to turn around and go back. So it is always best to apply for the tourist visa before you leave. That way when you go through immigration, you'll just show them your Trinidad passport and your visa and they'll let you in.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Can an illegal student who studied & finished high school in d USA could go bck 2 Mexico,finish college there?
Can an illegal student who studied & finished high school in d USA could go bck 2 Mexico,finish college there?
My name is Diana and I'm graduating in a week and I was just wondering if I could finish college over there?? I havent been down there in a long time... and could I be able to get a good job down there? Im from Mexico and I been in the USA for abt 8 years already... Thanks and please dont say any rude comments...
Immigration - 15 Answers
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If you're illegal, why are you still here? You should have been deported. Just know that if you leave, you might not be able to cone back for a while and rightfully so.
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Yes you could
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Of course you can ..I dont know the work situation there but it can be no worse than the US There are some very excellent Unis in Mexico In the US deportation is the only thing to look forward too
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You are a Mexican citizen. Given that your grades will qualify you for college, I don't see why not. The only problem I can foresee is that in order to be admitted to a college in Mexico you would have to present a copy of your high school transcripts and since those would be from the states, you may not be given the same status as a student who has lived and studied in Mexico, in other words, others may have admission priority over you. If you have a college in mind, I would contact them. As far as getting a good job, don't really know what your major would be and what the job market is like in Mexico, or will be like in four years, for your field of education. But if this is your goal then do what you think is best for you; do what you want to do. You are still very young and have plenty of time to chance course if something doesn't initially work out.
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Yes, why wouldn't you? You have received a U.S education, you could go to college anywhere btw...even in the U.S but everything will be at your own cost. I'll admit to you I'm planning on moving there too. Good luck.
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I was in a similar condition. I graduated from middle and high school in the US and even got accepted to the University of Florida engineering school, but then my visa expired and was not renewed. I got deported and I was able to get into college back in my homecountry after translating and authenticating my paperwork in the ministry of education. You country probably has a similar sistem for authenticating school transcripts.
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That would be an excellent idea. If you leave the US before you are 18.5 years old your illegal stay won't be held against you. The government does recognize that as a minor you have to go where your parents go. You only become responsible for staying on illegally in the US when you turn 18. As I guess you know by now.
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yes you could and actually I think you should... as an illegal there are no good options for you here... only picking up crops of washing dishes in a restaurant.. if you have goals in life pursue your dreams, since the dream act hasn't been passed here, you cannot become a resident here, which means even if you go to college you will no be able to get a job here, so just try your luck in your home country.
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How many times are you going to ask this? Get out of this country, you are not welcome here.
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I see you have asked this question before. Your High school transcript of all your studies will be in English. Hope that Mexico colleges can interpret it otherwise you will have difficulty. Good that you will be going home to Mexico. Even if you got into a college in the US, you can't be hired for a job when you graduate college in the US because they don't hire illegals. They do hire LEGAL immigrants only in the US for the GOOD jobs. If you insist on coming back to the US once you leave, please get your proper MEXICAN birth certificate, passport and ID, then apply for a visa to enter the US or else your life will be a struggle and you will always be looking over your shoulder at deportation.
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yes and college is free there
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Yes, as long as you leave before you turn 18 years and 6 months old.
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You wouldn't be able to get a job in the US without a Social Security number. Unless you want to say, "Welcome to .... how can I help you." So you may as well go back to school in Mexico. If you stay in the US after 18 1/2, you will need a waiver to be able to re-enter the U.S. again in the future. If you depart prior to this date, you will no longer be subject to the bar of inadmissibility for acquiring unlawful presence in the U.S.
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Diane-you have posted on here many times .And I have to say I wish someone like you could stay and get a higher education here in the states as it seems like you are a very upstanding person.But your parents did this horrible thing to you by bringing you here illegally.They are the blame for your problem not us Americans.and I sincerely hope that you can go back to Mexico get a great education and apply to come back here the legal way.And this is coming from someone that dislikes any illegal immigrant being here in this country.I would welcome you and would probably give you a job in our business as a legal immigrant.I feel bad for you but Im sorry honey you are illegal right now.Go to Mexico get an good education and come back to America legally, we will welcome you.Good luck
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Yes, you can go to college here. Check with a Mexican consulate there near you and see if they can help you get papers translated, etc. Go ahead and contact Universities here and find out what they want to see. Brush up on your Spanish. The job market isn't great here, and women here are often discriminated against socially, but college-educated women (and men) who speak Spanish and English are usually well paid, unlike the rest of the people here.
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My name is Diana and I'm graduating in a week and I was just wondering if I could finish college over there?? I havent been down there in a long time... and could I be able to get a good job down there? Im from Mexico and I been in the USA for abt 8 years already... Thanks and please dont say any rude comments...
Immigration - 15 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
If you're illegal, why are you still here? You should have been deported. Just know that if you leave, you might not be able to cone back for a while and rightfully so.
2 :
Yes you could
3 :
Of course you can ..I dont know the work situation there but it can be no worse than the US There are some very excellent Unis in Mexico In the US deportation is the only thing to look forward too
4 :
You are a Mexican citizen. Given that your grades will qualify you for college, I don't see why not. The only problem I can foresee is that in order to be admitted to a college in Mexico you would have to present a copy of your high school transcripts and since those would be from the states, you may not be given the same status as a student who has lived and studied in Mexico, in other words, others may have admission priority over you. If you have a college in mind, I would contact them. As far as getting a good job, don't really know what your major would be and what the job market is like in Mexico, or will be like in four years, for your field of education. But if this is your goal then do what you think is best for you; do what you want to do. You are still very young and have plenty of time to chance course if something doesn't initially work out.
5 :
Yes, why wouldn't you? You have received a U.S education, you could go to college anywhere btw...even in the U.S but everything will be at your own cost. I'll admit to you I'm planning on moving there too. Good luck.
6 :
I was in a similar condition. I graduated from middle and high school in the US and even got accepted to the University of Florida engineering school, but then my visa expired and was not renewed. I got deported and I was able to get into college back in my homecountry after translating and authenticating my paperwork in the ministry of education. You country probably has a similar sistem for authenticating school transcripts.
7 :
That would be an excellent idea. If you leave the US before you are 18.5 years old your illegal stay won't be held against you. The government does recognize that as a minor you have to go where your parents go. You only become responsible for staying on illegally in the US when you turn 18. As I guess you know by now.
8 :
yes you could and actually I think you should... as an illegal there are no good options for you here... only picking up crops of washing dishes in a restaurant.. if you have goals in life pursue your dreams, since the dream act hasn't been passed here, you cannot become a resident here, which means even if you go to college you will no be able to get a job here, so just try your luck in your home country.
9 :
How many times are you going to ask this? Get out of this country, you are not welcome here.
10 :
I see you have asked this question before. Your High school transcript of all your studies will be in English. Hope that Mexico colleges can interpret it otherwise you will have difficulty. Good that you will be going home to Mexico. Even if you got into a college in the US, you can't be hired for a job when you graduate college in the US because they don't hire illegals. They do hire LEGAL immigrants only in the US for the GOOD jobs. If you insist on coming back to the US once you leave, please get your proper MEXICAN birth certificate, passport and ID, then apply for a visa to enter the US or else your life will be a struggle and you will always be looking over your shoulder at deportation.
11 :
yes and college is free there
12 :
Yes, as long as you leave before you turn 18 years and 6 months old.
13 :
You wouldn't be able to get a job in the US without a Social Security number. Unless you want to say, "Welcome to .... how can I help you." So you may as well go back to school in Mexico. If you stay in the US after 18 1/2, you will need a waiver to be able to re-enter the U.S. again in the future. If you depart prior to this date, you will no longer be subject to the bar of inadmissibility for acquiring unlawful presence in the U.S.
14 :
Diane-you have posted on here many times .And I have to say I wish someone like you could stay and get a higher education here in the states as it seems like you are a very upstanding person.But your parents did this horrible thing to you by bringing you here illegally.They are the blame for your problem not us Americans.and I sincerely hope that you can go back to Mexico get a great education and apply to come back here the legal way.And this is coming from someone that dislikes any illegal immigrant being here in this country.I would welcome you and would probably give you a job in our business as a legal immigrant.I feel bad for you but Im sorry honey you are illegal right now.Go to Mexico get an good education and come back to America legally, we will welcome you.Good luck
15 :
Yes, you can go to college here. Check with a Mexican consulate there near you and see if they can help you get papers translated, etc. Go ahead and contact Universities here and find out what they want to see. Brush up on your Spanish. The job market isn't great here, and women here are often discriminated against socially, but college-educated women (and men) who speak Spanish and English are usually well paid, unlike the rest of the people here.
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